MS TCDC History

1970: DVTC established in temporary premises in CDTI Tengeru – first batch of volunteers arrive in Tanzania for training

1973: Bilateral Agreement signed between the Governments of Tanzania and Denmark allowing MS to establish a regional training centre for Danish development workers going to work in Africa

1976: Official opening of the premises of the then Danish Volunteer Training Centre (DVTC) in Usa River

1977: DVTC starts to offer Swahili courses to other expatriates and volunteers coming to live and work in East Africa

1991: DVTC changes its name to MS-TCDC (But the “Danish”) sticks to us until this day

1992-93: New courses introduced for African development workers: Training for Transformation; Popular Participation; Project Management; Training of Trainers (since then many new courses have been added, according to our 2007 Course catalogue)

1994: MS-TCDC and Development Studies Centre, Ireland, agree to run Community Development Programme Officers course

1996: MS-TCDC develops its first strategic plan in response to the shifting focus in the overall MS programme

1998: Policy Advisory Board (PAB) is established

2000: Participatory process of developing a new policy paper 2001-2005

2001: MS-TCDC starts to offer the diploma course in Development Studies, still with DSC Kimmage

2002: MS-TCDC gets its first female principal

2003: MS-TCDC gets a new organisational structure, with 2 divisions

TCDC institutionalises the annual policy Symposiums

2004: Inauguration of the new resource centre (Library and IT room)

MS-TCDC develops a work place HIV/Aids policy

Diploma in Development Studies course is upgraded to Ordinary B.A Degree

2005: Review of MS-TCDC, establishing, “TCDC as a if not the best training centre for NGOs in the region” & participatory development of a new 5 years Strategic paper.

2006: MS-TCDC is awarded the best employer in Tanzania by RAAWU and this was handed over by Pres. Kikwete in Shinyanga at Meimosi party

2007: TCDC gets the first Non-Danish, (Tanzanian) Principal

2012: TCDC gets the second non Danish principal and Dr. Suma Kaare and become the first Tanzanian female principal at MS TCDC

2013: The Danish Prime Minister Hon. Helle Thorning-Schmidt pay a visit at MS TCDC on her tour in Tanzania.

2013: MS TCDC introduces new academic programmes on BA and Diploma in Governance and Development.

2015: MS TCDC Get full acreditation to from NACTE on the proffesional programmes offered.

2016: MS TCDC host one of the big event "Africa Rising Conference" in August 2016 with 272 participants from 40 countries which manifested the Movement to join forces for new Africa.

2017: First graduation ceremony of MS TCDC own Bachelor of arts in Governance and Development

We invite you to go through our 2019 course catalogue and we welcome you to share with friends and colleagues. For more information and bookings you can apply via this website on the specific page or write to us through mstcdc@mstdc.or.tz

My time at MSTCDC was wonderful. This includes the environment which facilitated the understanding to the competent facilitators Prof Sarone and others who applied best methodologies for adult learning. It made this course more lively.

Otherwise I enjoyed my time at MSTCDC looking forward to attend for another course.

SOMALILAND

Hussein Ahmed, Head of Finance - ActionAid Somaliland, Somaliland.

I had a great time at MS TCDC, starting from the reception to the administration and management team. They were all very supportive and made me feel valued. The environment is one that is conducive to a harbouring learning experience. The course content was both relevant and useful; it was also great to have a diverse and lively team of participants. I cherished this opportunity and recommend MS TCDC as one of the best institutions.

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Carly Lucas, Swahili Course Participant, United States of America.

MSTCDC has been an oasis -- in terms of environment and learning. From my first interactions with the reception and management, I've felt valued and prioritized. Everyone here has been engaging and friendly. There are an abundance of opportunities to practice Swahili with staff, teachers, and other Swahili-speaking students all day, every day. I would recommend MSTCDC as one of the best institutions anyone can find to learn Swahili! Asante everyone!